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WHERE DUST SETTLES HISTORY RISES

WHAT IS JERICHO

Tucked away on Old Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle, Jericho is more that just a ghost town - it's a storybook waiting to be reopened.  From muddy tracks that swallowed Model T's to moonshine secrets and mid-century roadside diners, this place has grit, charm, and mystery. 


In its heyday, it was home to a schoolhouse, cafes, cotton gins, and on of the muddiest road stretches on the Mother Road, The Jericho Gap.  Travelers got stuck here. Stories got passed around. Stories of the Hamlin Boys getting busted with a still right at their very home.  


But when Route 66 was rerouted, Jericho slowly faded into the dust. Now, only a few structures remain - and a whole lot of stories waiting to be uncovered.  


Today, thanks to grassroots efforts and the Jericho Legacy Foundation, we're bringing those stories back to life.  

TAKE A PIECE OF JERICHO HOME

Every ghost town has its treasures - and ours just happens to come in the form of vintage style t-shirts, and collectible gear inspired by the wild muddy history of the Jericho Gap.


Whether you're a Route 66 roadie, a lover of lost places, or someone who appreciates the grit it takes to rebuild from the dust, our merc

VISIT THE JERICHO GENERAL STORE

WHY WE'RE PRESERVING JERICHO

We're preserving Jericho not just for history's sake, but to create a place where the past meets possibility.  Through restoration, storytelling, events and education, the Jericho Legacy Foundation is breathing life back into the dust.  

We believe small towns still matter.  That forgotten places deserve a second chance.  And that when we honor the roots, we grow stronger as a community.

Join us - in memory, in mission, and maybe even in mud. 


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Route 66 Ghost Town * Jericho Texas * Rebuilding a ghost town in the Texas Panhandle

Jericho is a ghost town on Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle. I was very lucky to meet the owners, Blair and Blanca Schaffer and they gave me a real history lesson! They told me the entire history of the area and toured me around every piece of Jericho. It was a memorable day and I hope you enjoy this slice of Route 66 history!

The Schaffer Family from Jericho

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TEXAS' SLICE OF THE PROMISED LAND

A LABOR OF LOVE FROM ONE COUPLE WHO IS WORKING TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF JERICHO, ONCE CONSIDERED A GHOST TOWN.  

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